The captain was rendered speechless and dared not say more. Today's events were indeed his fault. If not for him, Baili Qianshan would not have been beaten to the point of a fractured bone.
"Stop talking and go fetch my old man," Baili Qianshan said coldly.
"Young Master, this matter is no small affair. There's no need to disturb the Patriarch!" the white-haired elder interjected.
He knew very well that the Baili family patriarch had Baili Qianshan late in life and doted on him, unable to bear him suffering any grievance. Furthermore, the patriarch was extremely protective. If he learned that Baili Qianshan had been beaten to a fracture, he might seek revenge.
"Precisely because it's no small affair, I must report it to my father!"
Baili Qianshan stated directly, "That brat insulted me in public. How can I let this go?"
"The Guardian God of the Dragon Kingdom is not someone the Baili family can afford to offend!"
The white-haired elder said solemnly, "If the Patriarch learns of this, he will surely stand up for you!"
"He is in the Gathering Spirit Country now. Does the Baili family fear him!"
Baili Qianshan's expression was icy. He had never been treated this way before. Being so ignored, how could he not seek to regain his honor?
"Lord Lu's visit to the Gathering Spirit Country this time is for the matter of the alliance between the two countries!"
The white-haired elder said solemnly, "I've already sent someone to inquire. The two major nations have officially formed an alliance. If the Baili family truly clashes with Lord Lu, the Gathering Spirit Headquarters may not stand with us!"
"I can't control that much!"
Baili Qianshan said coldly. Having been pampered since childhood, he naturally would not tolerate being bullied.
"What happened? Why all the shouting over there!"
The Baili family patriarch arrived, a hint of confusion in his voice, "You brat, you haven't caused trouble again, have you!"
"Father, I didn't cause trouble. I was just beaten up!" Baili Qianshan pointed to his arm.
"What happened here!" the Baili family patriarch frowned. "This injury is quite serious. Who did this!"
"Lord Lu of the Dragon Kingdom!"
Baili Qianshan exclaimed, "Father, you must seek justice for me. We absolutely cannot let him off lightly, or what will become of the Baili family's reputation!"
"Lord Lu of the Dragon Kingdom?"
The Baili family patriarch frowned. "I've heard of this person. How did you come to have dealings with him!"
At this point, the Baili family patriarch clearly paused. He had heard of Lu Fan's achievements.
"No matter the reason, he broke my bones!"
Baili Qianshan said seriously, "If Father doesn't act, the Baili family will be unable to hold its head high in the future!"
"This..."
The Baili family patriarch frowned. He knew very well why Lu Fan had come to the Gathering Spirit Country. If the two countries were forming an alliance, he wouldn't have come to seek retribution.
"Father, are you saying my injury is fake!"
Baili Qianshan said solemnly, "If he doesn't give an explanation, I will never agree!" Sudan Novel Network
"Go find out where Lord Lu is. I will personally go and demand justice!"
The Baili family patriarch said coldly, "After all, he is the young master of the Baili family. How can he tolerate such humiliation."
"No need to inquire. He is at the City Lord's Mansion of Gathering Spirit!"
The white-haired elder spoke, "Tonight, the Grand Elder of Gathering Spirit is hosting Lord Lu. I just received the news!"
"Hosting?"
The Baili family patriarch frowned. Things were indeed as he had suspected. Lu Fan had already discussed the alliance with the Gathering Spirit Country.
"Father, aren't you scared?"
Baili Qianshan said again, "The Baili family is a powerful entity, and even the elders of the Gathering Spirit Country give you some face. Who does he think he is to dare to cause trouble in the Gathering Spirit Country!"
"What you said is right. The Baili family is one of the three major powers in the Gathering Spirit Country. How can we be at a disadvantage!" The Baili family patriarch nodded.
With these words, Baili Qianshan was quite satisfied. This way, his visit to the City Lord's Mansion tonight would surely make Lu Fan pay a price.
Meanwhile, within the City Lord's Mansion, the City Lord of Gathering Spirit had prepared a grand feast. Upon seeing Lu Fan arrive, he rushed to greet him.
"Lord Lu!"
The City Lord of Gathering Spirit clasped his fist. "If there are any shortcomings in the hospitality, please forgive me!"
"There's no need to be so polite!" Lu Fan smiled.
"Lu family, you've finally arrived!"
The Grand Elder of Gathering Spirit stepped forward. "Tonight, we must not return until we are drunk."
"Then I can only risk my life to accompany you, sir!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile.
As the banquet began, everyone sat at the table. The dishes were plentiful and appeared quite sumptuous.
However, just then, a group of uninvited guests arrived outside the City Lord's Mansion. Leading them was the Baili family patriarch, accompanied by numerous guards, who surrounded the City Lord's Mansion tightly.
"Brother Baili, what brings you here?"
The City Lord of Gathering Spirit looked surprised. He then glanced at the Baili family's guards, "What has happened? Why such a grand display of force?"
"You'll have to ask Lord Lu!"
The Baili family patriarch smiled. "He openly attacked the young master of the Baili family in the street and broke his arm. Isn't this trampling on my Baili family!"
"This..."
The City Lord of Gathering Spirit's expression changed slightly. This was not something he could manage.
The elders of the Gathering Spirit Country looked surprised and then turned to Lu Fan. "Lord Lu, is this true?"
"The young master of the Baili family was causing trouble. It's only natural that he was taught a lesson!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "Otherwise, how can he mature in the future!"
"If he needs to be taught a lesson, it should be me teaching him, not some outsider interfering!"
The Baili family patriarch said coldly, "Shouldn't Lord Lu provide an explanation!"
"Patriarch Baili, there are some things you might not know!"
Bai Huaxue spoke, "The young master of the Baili family knelt before Lord Lu and insulted him, which is why Lord Lu took action to teach him a lesson. Otherwise, this wouldn't have happened!"
The Baili family patriarch frowned and looked at Baili Qianshan, "What exactly happened."
"Father, you must believe me. I am the victim!"
Baili Qianshan said earnestly, "After all, I have a fractured bone. Regardless of whether this matter is right or wrong, an explanation must be given!"
The Baili family patriarch frowned, but he couldn't say much at this moment.
"Brother Baili, this matter is easy to resolve!"
The Grand Elder of Gathering Spirit smiled. "If you wish to avenge your son, then strike directly. If you can defeat Lord Lu, you will have regained face. If you are not his match, it will only be self-inflicted humiliation!"
"Do you think I fear him!"
The Baili family patriarch's expression was indifferent, filled with confidence.
Lu Fan stood frozen, a hint of difficulty in his eyes. He knew very well that his purpose in coming to the Gathering Spirit Country was for the alliance, not for a duel.
"I've long heard that Lord Lu of the Dragon Kingdom possesses extraordinary skills. Today, I wish to witness them!"
With a cold glint in his eyes, the Baili family patriarch said coldly.
"Lord Lu, you won't refuse, will you?" the Grand Elder smiled.
"Can I refuse?"
Lu Fan gave a helpless wry smile. He knew very well that in this situation, he was being forced onto a tightrope. Even if he didn't want to fight, he likely wouldn't have a choice.
"Father, be sure to teach him a good lesson!" Baili Qianshan reminded him.
"Don't worry, brat. However he broke your hand, I will break his hand!"
The Baili family patriarch stated, appearing quite confident, as he was a peak Battle King realm expert.
"Patriarch, be careful. This person is not weak!" the white-haired elder warned.